Biography of Walt appropriate for a tween/teen

[3DisneyKids]

On the recent podcast, a listener was looking of a biography of Walt that would be appropriate for a teen or tween. Kevin was stumped (hard to believe, I know! ).

I have one. My 4th grader just finished the following:

Walt Disney: A Biography by Barbara Ford Copyright 1989.

My son reads at a level higher than 4th grade, so I would say that this book is appropriate for grades 6 and up. It is about 150 pages, has some great historical photos in it, and was able to hold his interest.

Hope this helps!

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

Thanks Erika - my 5th grader might be interested in this, and she reads at a very high level too. Hey are you coming to cheer us on in the Muddy Buddy? I'd love to meet you in person.

 

[firsttimemom]

We have one, too. "Walt Disney Young Movie Maker" by Marie Hammontree. It's geared for 8-12 yr olds and is 192 pages long. DD used it in 3rd grade when she had to do a report on a famous inventor.

 

[stitchlover]

Thanks for those suggestions. (It was me) I will try to find both of them when we hit the bookstore this weekend.
We have looked at a few that are geared for 6-12 year olds but the problem is she is 13 and in a Pre-AP class. So those tend to be a VERY easy read and I don't know if the teacher will go for them.